by Maria Semple
Read by Kathleen Wiljoite
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Content: There’s two f-bombs, and assorted other milder swearing. There’s also some uncomfortable domestic issues, and thematically it skews, well, adult. 392 more words

by Alex London
First sentence: “Even a perfect machine wasn’t built to go this fast.”
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Content: There’s a lot of violence, including several deaths that, while not graphic, are a bit shocking. 290 more words

At what point do we officially become bad parents. I have already had Sofia watching Inside Out, Em has her listening to music of Beyonce, we introduced her to a dummy pretty much from day 1 and now I have her watching Elmo and Katy Perry on Youtube. 65 more words

When we are raised with abusive or neglectful parents, we learn maladaptive coping mechanisms. When we grow up, we often unconsciously continue those habits, reflexively acting, mindlessly being. 110 more words

When we are raised with abusive or neglectful parents, we learn maladaptive coping mechanisms. When we grow up, we often unconsciously continue those habits, reflexively acting, mindlessly being. 110 more words